The HMCS St. Johns is a frigate that has served in the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Navy since 1996. It’s no doubt considered an honor to sail on the ship; but– after 189 days at sea– the sailors on board were ready to get home.
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For Officer Tristan Lapointe, this was especially true since he had someone back at home who he dearly missed: his girlfriend, Gabrielle Lambert.
Gabrielle was one of the 250 people who gathered on Monday to welcome the CMCS St. John’s and the sailors it carried home.
HMCS St. John’s returns to Halifax today after six months overseas pic.twitter.com/XBbdJbwOQU
– Brett Ruskin (@Brett_CBC) July 17, 2017
After 6 months apart, Gabrielle was overjoyed to finally see Tristan’s face again. She had no idea he had a surprise in store for her.
You can catch a few waves from the sailors on board, catching their loved ones in the crowd. pic.twitter.com/XHWmm5EOqo
– Emily Baron Cadloff (@EmilyBat) July 17, 2017
To Gabrielle’s delight, Tristan was the first one off the ship! He wasted no time running to her… then gave her the surprise of her life when he took a knee and asked for her hand in marriage.
She said yes. Tristan Lapointe proposed to his girlfriend Gabrielle Lambert. First one off the ship. @globalhalifax pic.twitter.com/mowMKW5cqu
– Dave Squires (@DaveWSquires) July 17, 2017
To say Gabrielle was shocked would be an understatement! But, don’t worry, she said “oui”right away!
VIDEO: Canadian sailor steps off his ship after six months overseas and… pic.twitter.com/Ljd2SEOCRP
– Brett Ruskin (@Brett_CBC) July 17, 2017
Sailors cheered as Tristan and Gabrielle shared a long-overdue embrace.
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She said yes!
She said yes! pic.twitter.com/Re8OTBYukk
– Emily Baron Cadloff (@EmilyBat) July 17, 2017
Tristan was clearly overjoyed, turning to his fellow sailors with a hearty “she said yes!â€
This picture. (From @RCN_MARLANT) pic.twitter.com/bA4NEzi4TM
– Brett Ruskin (@Brett_CBC) July 17, 2017
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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